This Week in the Association with Kevin Luckow & Rob Pannier – Season 2

This Week in the Association is a program that gives fans insights from around the American Association, Independent Baseball’s premier league. Hosted by Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, the show not only examines the happenings with the St. Paul Saints, but also looks at events going on throughout the league.

Hosted by Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, This Week in the Association will give fans some news and information they will not likely find in other places. It is a comprehensive look at the league, covering the important events around all the teams, while also discussing the players from the league.

Recorded: January 3, 2019

In this week’s show, the Boys recap key stories from the 2018 season, including Rafael Palmeiro’s return to baseball, the success the American Association had in returning players to affiliate ball, and changes around the league in 2018. This and much more…

Recorded: December 15, 2018

In this week’s episode, the Boys discuss the big trades going on around the league, they talk about minor league baseball team names, and they discuss early signings. This and much more…

Recorded: November 15, 2018

In this week’s show, the Boys discuss the 2019 American Association schedule, they discuss player signings, and give news around Independent Baseball. This and much more…

Recorded: October 23, 2018

In this week’s episode, the Boys talk about the big trade between Winnipeg and Sioux Falls, they discuss news from around the league, and they doom the Boston Red Sox. This and much more…

Recorded: October 12, 2018

In this week’s episode, the voice of the Kansas City T-Bones, Dan Vaughn, joins Rob as the two discuss happenings from around the league, they congratulate Pete Incaviglia, and what is in store for the Wichita Wingnuts? This and much more…

Season Recap

In this week’s episode, the Boys recap the season for each team and discuss what lay ahead, they welcome the new Milwaukee Milkmen, and Kevin shares a worthy cause. This and much more…

American Association Championship Series: Game 4

It’s Game 4 and the Kansas City T-Bones have won the American Association Championship. The Boys recap the game and the series, plus give some initial thoughts on the season.

American Association Championship Series: Game 3

It’s Game 3 in the American Association Championship series, and the boys provide analysis of the Kansas City T-Bones, 7-3 victory.

American Association Championship Series: Game 2

It’s Game 2 of the American American Association Championship series, as the St. Paul Saints tie the series with a 6-0 victory. Join the Boys for their analysis.

American Association Championship Series: Game 1

It’s Game 1 of the American Association Championship and the Boys recap the contest, and talk about what to expect in Game 2, plus they congratulate St. Paul Saints Executive VP Derek Sharrer on Being Named Executive of the Year.

American Association Championship Series:Preview

It’s time for Game 1 of the American Association Championship series and the boys preview the series between the St. Paul Saints and the Kansas City T-Bones as well as discuss other happenings around the league.

American Association Playoffs: Night 6

In this episode, the boys discuss the Kansas City T-Bones victory over the Sioux City Explorers, breaking down the action, and talk a little bit about the American Association Championship series. This and much more…

American Association Playoffs: Night 5

It’s night No. 5 in the American Association Playoffs, and the Boys discuss the St. Paul Saints advancing to the American Association Championship Series, and a Game 5 in the South Division Showdown. This and much more…

American Association Playoffs: Night 4

Night 4 was an exciting one in the American Association and the Boys discuss the two playoff games, what to expect in Game 4, and a crazy night in the Can-Am League. This and much more…

American Association Playoffs: Night 3

Night 3 of the American Association playoffs, as the boys talk about the contest between the St. Paul Saints and the Gary Southshore RailCats as well as preview the Game 3s tomorrow night. This and much more…

American Association Playoffs: Night 2

In today’s show, the Boys discuss the two playoff contests, the Wichita Wingnuts may be over, and big news from the Frontier League. This and much more..

American Association Playoffs: Night 1

In Tonight’s episode, the Boys discuss the opening matchup in the American Association as the Sioux City Explorers down the Kansas City T-Bones and the Gary Southshore RailCats and St. Paul Saints are rained out. Join Rob and Kevin for the highlights and analysis.

Week 17: Playoff Preview, September 3, 2018

In this week’s episode, the Boys discuss the first round playoff matchups in the American Association, including providing their picks. They also talk about the potential sale of the Kansas City T-Bones. This and much more…

Week 16: August 30, 2018

In this week’s episode, the Boys discuss the playoff races, they talk about how hot the St. Paul Saints have been, and they talk about other issues around independent baseball. This and much more…

Week 15: August 23, 2018

In this week’s episode the Boys discuss the streaking St. Paul Saints and the battle for the final playoff spot in the South, the laud RedHawks Manager Michael Schlact for the move he made this week, and they almost forget that Dillon Thomas had his contract purchased. This and much more…

Week 14: August 16, 2018

In this week’s episode, the Boys welcome St. Paul Saints VP/Assistant GM Chris Schwab to the show as they discuss the food fight in St. Paul, the struggles of the Gary Southshore RailCats, and they preview the upcoming series. This and much more…

Week 13: August 9, 2018

In this week’s episode, the boys discuss the St. Paul Saints getting the 2019 All-Star Game, they talk about the big series going on this weekend, and tell us if they think anyone new is out of the race. This and much more….

Week 12: August 2, 2018

In this week’s episode, the boys discuss the red hot Sioux City Explorers, they talk about the transition of the Texas AirHogs, and share their thoughts on who is out of the race. This and much more…

Week 11: July 26, 2018

In this week’s episode, the boys broadcast live during the Wichita Wingnuts-St. Paul Saints game. Kevin and Rob talk about Daniel Minor signing with a team in Mexico, they discuss who is a seller, and they preview the upcoming series. This and much more…

Week 10: July 19, 2018

In this week’s episode, the boys discuss the hot run of the St. Paul Saints, they discuss when it appropriate to use a position player, and there are some exciting series coming up. This and much more…

Week 9: July 12, 2018

In this week’s episode, the boys discuss the first half of the season for each team, they go in depth on the brawl between Fargo-Moorhead and Winnipeg, and Kevin gets a little sentimental on us. This and much more…

Week 8: July 5, 2018

In this week’s episode, the boys discuss the the red hot Sioux City Explorers, they talk about that crazy series between Wichita and Sioux City, and those Chicago Dogs suddenly find themselves in the playoff race. This and much more…

Week 7: June 28, 2018

In this week’s episode, the Boys discuss the red hot South Division in the American Association, they discuss the struggles of the Winnipeg Goldeyes and St. Paul Saints, and talk about the big series coming up. This and a whole lot more…

Week 6: June 21, 2018

In this week’s episoide, the boys discuss the hot Wichita Wingnuts, they share their thoughts on the play of the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks and Kansas City T-Bones, and Kevin provides his power ranking. This and a lot more…

Week 5: June 14, 2018

In this week’s episode, the Chinese Team in Texas is discussed, the boys wonder if anyone can beat the Sioux City Explorers, and they congratulate St. Paul Saints Manager George Tsamis on his 1000th win. This and much more…

Week 4: June 7, 2018

In this week’s episode, the boys discuss the St. Paul Saints sweep of the Wichita Wingnuts, they wonder if the Lincoln Saltdogs can win by out hitting opponents, and can anything stop the Sioux City Explorers? This and more…

Week 3: May 31, 2018

In this week’s episode, the boys discuss Joe Stegner’ return, they wonder if the early success of the St. Paul Saints is a mirage, and how good are those Lincoln Saltdogs? This and much more from around the league.

Week 2: May 24, 2018

In this week’s episode, the boys discuss the hot start by the Sioux City Explorers, they provide some insights on the St. Paul Saints quick start, and they speculate on what the year may be like for the Texas AirHogs. This and much more…

Week 1: May 17, 2018

In this week’s episode, the 2018 American Association season gets underway, the boys discuss the new independent baseball league, and did Kevin and Rob doom the Sioux City Explorers? This and more…

Managing Editor of the Minor League Sports Report and its founder. Rob loves minor league sports and Division-II and Division-III football, and has been covering the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Macalster Scots in football, the American Association in baseball, Red Bull Crashed Ice, and the ECHL.